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As of January 2019, the following Nova Scotia Vital Statistics records are held by
Vital Statistics, Service Nova Scotia
Inquiries about these records and requests for copies of them, must be made directly toBirths, Deaths, Marriage and Identity

Records

Date Coverage

Births

1919-present

Marriages

1944-present

Deaths

1969-present

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